Category: Inspiration

Following Fashion Revolution week back in April, I think we’re all that little bit more conscious about the supply chain within the fashion industry which can be a scary place. Buying ethically and supporting companies that do take the time and effort to ensure the welfare of their workers and their environmental impact is something […]

I’m doing the tips and tricks for this month Project #Sewmystyle make which is the Briar t-shirt by Megan Nielsen. It’s an absolute wardrobe essential with variations to match all seasons. The Fit The Briar tee comes with a multitude of different options – long or cropped length, short sleeves, long sleeves. You could pretty […]

Have you heard of Fashion Formula? I hadn’t until they got in touch with me a couple months ago looking to collab on a project. They’re basically UK’s answer to Spoonflower, albeit at an early stage! Fashion Formula is based in north London and prints custom fabric, wallpaper and a few home items like cushions […]

It’s that time of year again already! Started by Zoe over at the So Zo, What Do You Know blog, Me-Made-May is all about giving yourself a challenge to incorporate your handmade items into your day to day wardrobe. For lots of people that’s wearing at least one me-made item every day of the month […]

I was asked by #sewmystyle creator Alex to do the top tips for this month’s challenge – the Bridgetown dress from Sew House Seven! (This post will also be on the Bluebird Fabrics blog here). The Fit The Bridgetown comes in sizes 0-20. You can make it ether a dress or a tunic with an optional […]

I started thinking about building a cohesive wardrobe a couple of weeks ago after finding a lot of the items I was sewing just didn’t seem to fit in with anything else in my wardrobe! So I set myself the challenge of defining my basic wardrobe style and setting a plan for a basic capsule […]

I don’t just love sewing and making clothes. I love fashion, the design, the styling and all that goes with it. I am one of those people glued to the screens when the biannnual fashion weeks are on, watching for what’s next on my list to make! So when I came across Trend Patterns at […]

<a href=”https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/18407761/?claim=tyww7hf9n67″>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> No new make to share today, I’m afraid – I’m off skiing (falling over) for the week! But in preparation for the coming spring / summer, I’ve made a list of trends, ideas and clothes to inspire my new makes for when I’m back! 1. Embroidery is going to […]

Now I make and have a lot of clothes. You all know that! But I still find that I get up in the morning and can’t find anything to wear so I just end up wearing the same jeans and t-shirt over and over again! This is one of the biggest problems I have as […]

I made some monthly sewing plan printables! One of my sisters kindly made all the little illustrations for me (thanks!) so I could put these together. I had planned to be organised and make them up for January but life got in the way (as usual…). But no matter, they’re here now and I wanted […]